Activist Profile: Brandon Becker

Continuing our series of activist
profiles, today we feature Brandon Becker,
who has reached a total of 37,448
people through his dedicated efforts!

Where are you from and where do
you live now?

I was born in Minnesota but have lived most of my
life in North Carolina and now live in the town of
Cary.

What are your favorite things
to do outside of leafleting?

In addition to activism, I like hanging out with
my wife, watching animals live wild and free, walking
and running in the woods, riding my bike at the skatepark,
and listening to music.

How long have you been involved
in animal rights and how did you get interested?

I learned about animal exploitation and going vegan
from the music of Earth
Crisis and Propagandhi.
In 2004, I saw PETA’s Meet Your Meat video exposing the truth
of factory farms and slaughterhouses and this influenced
me to stop eating animal flesh and, by the next year,
make the logical step to go vegan. With the knowledge
of the massive suffering humans inflict on other animals
came the responsibility: I had to move beyond my own
choices and take action to change society for animal
liberation.

What made you decide to start leafleting? / Why do you leaflet?

I started leafleting because I wanted to effectively
reach the masses with the problem (exploiting animals
for food and other purposes) and the solution (going
vegan and getting active). I continue to leaflet because
nothing compares in terms of efficiency.

What was your most positive leafleting
experience and why?

I really enjoy leafleting NC State University, my
alma mater, since it is a large school with great
leafleting spots such as the Free Expression Tunnel.
Leafleting anywhere is a positive experience but colleges
are the best. Students are more open than the general
public to changing their habits. I always get feedback
from students who commit to changing or have changed
their behavior as a result of receiving a Vegan Outreach
booklet.

What would you say to individuals
hesitant about leafleting?

You have nothing to worry about. Once you hand out
your first pamphlet, your nervousness will quickly
fade away. It’s easy, fun, and gets results
for animals!